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During the last decade, the Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints have developed quite the rivalry. Despite not being in the same division, each meeting between these two teams always feels like a battle that results in numerous memorable moments. It really became a rivalry back during the 2009 NFC Championship when the Saints escaped […] QB who helped steal Super Bowl berth from Vikings set to retire - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

Trailing the San Francisco 49ers 7-0 midway through the first quarter of an NFC divisional round playoff matchup last year, the Minnesota Vikings faced a 3rd-and-2 from the 49ers 41-yard line. With an empty backfield, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins took the snap and tossed a pass to the left side of the field in the […] Should Minnesota Vikings fans be rooting for Stefon Diggs? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

While many expect the Minnesota Vikings to address the defensive or offensive lines in Round 1, there are some lesser needs the team could fill with that pick. The Minnesota Vikings hold the 14th pick and have plenty of needs as they approach the 2021 NFL Draft. They could use help on their defensive line […] Lesser needs the Vikings could address with the 14th pick - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

It seems like Lebron James is constantly in the headlines. Between his excellent play on the basketball court, his vocal political views, his philanthropy, and his work as an actor, there is always something happening with the NBA superstar. However, he isn’t the only athlete making waves these days, as the Minnesota Vikings have a […] Lebron James impressed by Vikings rookie receiver Justin Jefferson - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

The 96th annual East-West Shrine Bowl will look a little different from the way it has been done in the past. There will be no actual game played due to the COVID-19 situation but that won’t stop teams like the Minnesota Vikings from getting a look at the talented young players who could be selections […] Minnesota Vikings assistants to get unique look at Shrine Bowl talent - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

How has the 2018 draft class turned out for the Minnesota Vikings? Three seasons is typically what is needed to properly evaluate an NFL Draft class. This gives players enough time to develop and adapt to the speed and nuances of the pro level. So with their 2020 season now over, it’s time to go […] Re-grading the Minnesota Vikings 2018 draft class - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

The Minnesota Vikings took a chance on Mike Zimmer when they hired him to be their new head coach in 2014. Zimmer had been an assistant in the NFL for 20 years before the Vikings gave him his first opportunity to be a head coach at the age of 58. But it’s not like he […] Mike Zimmer knows exactly what Eric Bieniemy is going through - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

Thursday marked the third anniversary of the legendary “Minneapolis Miracle” that resulted in the Minnesota Vikings making it all the way to the 2017 NFC Championship. We recently looked back at that moment and discussed how things might be different for the current Vikings if that miracle play never happened. These thoughts were also brought […] How Lamar Jackson could have ended up with the Vikings - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

Which free agents should be a priority for the Minnesota Vikings to re-sign this offseason? The 2020 NFL season was a tough one for the Minnesota Vikings. The team went through many players over the course of the year, forcing them to sign several guys off of their practice squad, other teams’ rosters, and free […] 6 free agents the Vikings need to re-sign for the 2021 season - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

How would the Minnesota Vikings look today without their miracle moment in 2017? Stefon Diggs tossing his helmet off as thousands of Minnesota Vikings fans scream with excitement at the end of the team’s win in the divisional round of the 2017 playoffs is something that will be remembered forever in American sports history. Yes, […] What if the ‘Minneapolis Miracle’ never happened for the Vikings? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the worst in the NFL when it comes to evaluating offensive linemen. For the last handful of years, a top offseason priority for the Minnesota Vikings has been to improve their offensive line. Despite it being something at the top of their priority list for so long, the Vikings […] Don’t expect the Vikings offensive line to improve in 2021 - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

Which current Minnesota Vikings players might be dealt in 2021? Last year, the Minnesota Vikings kicked off their offseason with a huge trade that sent wide receiver Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for multiple draft picks. It was one of the most notable trades in Vikings history and it is one that […] 4 Vikings players that could be traded during the 2021 offseason - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

Will the former Minnesota Vikings assistant GM bring any players along with him? On Wednesday, George Paton made the decision to step down from his position as the Minnesota Vikings assistant general manager to accept an offer from the Denver Broncos to become their new general manager. After 14 years with Minnesota, Paton will get […] Which Vikings players will George Paton recruit to the Broncos? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

George Paton is leaving the Minnesota Vikings to join the Denver Broncos. When it comes to finding mid and late-round gems in the NFL Draft each season, there are few teams in the league that do it better than the Minnesota Vikings. Over the years, the Vikings have watched players they have drafted after the […] Top talent evaluator leaves the Minnesota Vikings front office - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community

The Minnesota Vikings rookie had himself a very impressive 2020 campaign. Panic was the emotion that a number of Minnesota Vikings felt when the team decided to trade Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills last March. Diggs had blossomed into one of the top wide receivers in the NFL during his tenure with the Vikings. […] Justin Jefferson finishes higher than Stefon Diggs in 2020 WR ranking - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - Minnesota Vikings News and Fan Community